United States
If you have learned anything about elevators by looking through Classroom On-Demand, it’s probably that they all require a machine to do the work.
The overhead machine is just one possible configuration. This standard machine room can be found directly above the elevator car in the hoistway. Overhead machines are equipment quite commonly found in traction elevators. They have increased popularity due to the cost-effective nature of the machine as well as the easy installation. It can reach incredible speeds while keeping the cab steady and smooth while it travels through the hoistway.
